round in
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To haul up; usually, to haul the slack of (a rope) through its leading block, or to haul up (a tackle which hangs loose) by its fall.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Moncrieff rounded in the slack of the rope and landed the captain most beautifully.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To round up (cattle) by riding around them.
Register: dated
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “round in” mean?
To haul up; usually, to haul the slack of (a rope) through its leading block, or to haul up (a tackle which hangs loose) by its fall.
Is “round in” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.